It’s no secret that MagicBands have become an integral part of Walt Disney World vacations over the last decade+. They can serve as room keys, payment methods, entry tickets, be used to check-in for Lightning Lanes, connect with Photopass, and react to select Disney theme park attractions with “lighting effects and gesture recognition”, and they’re available in a slew of cool designs!

MagicBand+

Now, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have exclusive access to some big MagicBand perks.

Disney Annual Passholders can purchase one MagicBand+ per Annual Pass pre-arrival via MyDisneyExperience, and receive:

• Free shipping
• Free personalization
• A custom shipping box, which, according to Disney, can be used for a fun unboxing moment.
• The purchased band will be automatically linked to My Disney Experience!
• Those are some pretty big perks for APs, especially since MagicBands can be a bit pricey these days – basic bands go for around $35, more decorated bands with character or park iconography go for around $45, and limited/anniversary celebration bands are priced at $50 and up – and MagicBands are no longer included free with vacation packages.

MagicBand+

Interestingly, while Disney is expanding MagicBand discounts on the East Coast, rumors abound that the same can’t be said for Disney World’s West Coast counterpart. According to reports, Disneyland is set to halt on-property sales of MagicBand+ bands.

Grab your MagicBand and let’s go!

These reports indicate that Disneyland will sell through its current stock – available at Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure, Emporium at Disneyland Park, and World of Disney at Downtown Disney – and will order no additional stock. According to theme park journalist Scott Gustin,  Disneyland officials have said that the Magicband+ experiences will continue to operate, even without the sale of the bands.

MagicBand+

Back to Walt Disney World, Passholders have access to several perks during the V.I.Passholder promotion. These include:

• An exclusive popcorn bucket and tumbler
• A new exclusive Woody and Buzz Passholder Magnet will be available for Passholders at EPCOT’s Creations shop from May 1st through July 31st.
• Exclusive V.I.Passholder merchandise, including a Zip-Up Hoodie, a Tee, a Loungefly Crossbody Bag, a Baseball Hat, and even a Corkcicle Canteen.
• An exclusive Passholder Lounge at EPCOT.

Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket

AP’s can also save 20% at the following restaurants—valid Monday to Thursday only from May 1st through July 31st…

• Be Our Guest Restaurant (lunch only)
• The Crystal Palace (lunch and dinner)

Be Our Guest

… and 40% at the following restaurants during the same period:

• Biergarten Restaurant (lunch only)
• Coral Reef Restaurant (dinner only)
• Garden Grill Restaurant (lunch and dinner)
• Hollywood & Vine (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Tiffins Restaurant (dinner only)
• Tusker House Restaurant (lunch and dinner)
• Boatwright’s Dining Hall (dinner only)
• Cape May Cafe (dinner only)
• Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (dinner)
• Whispering Canyon Cafe (brunch and dinner)

Tiffins Menu

While the future of MagicBands at Disneyland seems to be in flux, the popular collectibles seem to be going strong at Disney World, including some major discount options for APs. Stay tuned to DFB for more on MagicBands and their future.

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